One of key issues, which is given by tourists going on vacation abroad, is mobile phone and internet at the resort. In Vietnam, travelers will not have communication problems, and it's even cheaper to talk on the phone here than at home.
mobile connection
Communicating with relatives and friends who have remained in Russia using a domestic SIM card is an extremely pleasure expensive and useless . In Vietnam, literally on every corner - in supermarkets, shops and private shops local SIM cards for sale major mobile operators.
For iPhone owners these cards can cut to required size right at the point of purchase. The most popular telecom operators here are Vinafone, Mobifone and Viettel. The card itself costs a maximum of 100,000 VND ( about 150 rubles) and this price already includes 30 minutes of calls within the country.
Usually on maps there are two separate accounts: one for off-network and international calls, and the second for domestic calls. Several times a month mobile operators hold a three-day promotion, during which, when replenishing the balance of a mobile phone, all subscribers receive a gift in the amount of 50% of the cost of the card. How to recognize such an action among incomprehensible SMS in Vietnamese that you will receive every day? There should be an effective date (usually the next two days), and the numbers 100% and 50%. If you see this, and the balance (balance check *101# call) is low, buy and activate a payment card these days.
Concerning call rates to Russia, then they depend on the specific operator, but on average one minute costs about 6-7 rubles per minute compared to exorbitant rates for calls from "native" sims. SMS messages to your homeland will cost even less, and calls to tourist friends in Vietnam will cost from about 40 kopecks to three rubles. By the way, there is no roaming inside Vietnam, so when traveling different cities this country no need to buy a new SIM card in each of them.
To call from Vietnam to Russia from a mobile phone to a mobile, you should dial the number according to the usual scheme: +7 and then the necessary numbers. For calls to landlines, first dial +7 - area code - phone number. A similar scheme applies when calling landlines in Russia from landlines in Vietnam.
When the money is mobile account run out, then to replenish the balance it is worth contacting the same places where the cards are sold. Here you should purchase a special card with a protective layer - similar to a lottery ticket - and dial certain commands on your phone (*100*code from the payment card#). The instruction is always written on the card, but you can do it easier and ask the seller to help pay for the phone. By the way, the cost of the card always coincides with its face value, that is, a card for 100,000 dong will cost exactly 100,000 dong.
Internet
As well as with mobile communications, no problems with internet in vietnam. More precisely, with its presence. But the connection speed may not please you. But Skype still "pulls". Internet cafes are also found everywhere, where Vietnamese youth have fun playing “shooters” and “rpg games”. The cost of one hour of Internet here costs an average of 3,000 - 20,000 VND. In addition to specialized cafes, wi-fi is available in almost all hotels and guesthouses Vietnam, as well as in restaurants and cafes. Most often, Internet access is free. In major cities such as Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, hotspots for wireless internet even just on the streets.
With mobile Internet in Vietnam, everything is also worthy- the rates are staggering low prices, and the quality for the most part raises no objections. There are several tariff plans, for example, 300 MB at 1 Mbps. for a month for 50,000 dong. There are also 3.6 Mbps and 7.2 Mbps options. As for modems, they can also be purchased at mobile communication points, shopping centers and ordinary stores where SIM cards are sold. As a rule, employees of retail outlets always help with setting up a modem and connecting to the Internet.
What is the connection in Vietnam, what are the operators, where you can buy a SIM card in Vietnam, what are the offers for Internet packages in Vietnam and how can you do without a cellular SIM card in Vietnam. Coming to Vietnam to Nha Trang on vacation, we want and we just need to constantly be in touch with relatives in Russia, in this case we advise you to purchase a local cellular SIM card in Vietnam.
This article is a continuation of a series of articles about Nha Trang. I also advise you to read other useful articles:,.
Compared to neighboring countries such as China and Thailand, mobile telephony and mobile internet in Vietnam are very cheap. Just buy a prepaid card on the street and you can make a phone call to Russia for cheap - 4000 VND per minute. Internal calls to landlines and mobile numbers with a prepaid SIM card - about 1300 VND per minute. Mobile operators in Vietnam often hold promotions, for example, when you buy a scratch card to recharge your account, you get 50% more calls. Follow the promotions on the operator's website. Operators also notify about promotions by sending SMS.
What is the connection in Vietnam? What are the cell phone operators in Vietnam?
There are not so many large mobile operators in Vietnam. There are only three of them - Mobifone, Vinaphone and Viettel. They are the main GSM operators in Vietnam and offer quality service as well as reliable mobile internet services. Almost like ours... Megafon, Beeline and MTS. Using mobile Internet in Vietnam is very convenient. The above three operators offer low-cost 3G networks (HSDPA) mobile internet- about 60,000 VND for 1 GB.
If you want to call Russia from a mobile phone, then there are enough favorable rates local sim cards. For example, 1 minute of conversation is 4000 VND. Although recently more and more tourists prefer to contact their relatives and friends via the Internet. There are many programs and instant messengers that practically replace calls to a mobile phone, and holders of such SIM cards in Vietnam save money.
There are three options:
- tourist sim card;
- SIM card for calls to Russia to mobile phones and calls within Vietnam;
- sim card only for the Internet, communication via Skype, Viber, WhatsApp.
Dreamsim travel sim card
Drimsim is a universal SIM card for any country in the world. They are not tied to any operator, which means that if you landed in another country, it catches the local network and is ready to go. This SIM card does not have roaming, it works directly with networks, so the prices for calls and the Internet are cheaper (like local tour operators, only all controls can be carried out in Russian). There is mobile app to keep track of your expenses. There is no subscription fee, admission is free. You can buy online through the website. The advantage is that with the same SIM card you can then go to another country, and the money will remain on your balance (for example, calls in Europe cost 0.01 €).
- Internet 0.030€/mb
- Incoming call 0.00€/min
- SMS to Drimsim 0.40€/SMS
Where to buy a SIM card in Vietnam
Usually SIM cards in Vietnam are bought in supermarkets. They are always at the checkout. However, in addition to large supermarkets, a SIM card in Vietnam can be purchased even in small street shops. Unlike our SIM cards, in Vietnam you do not need to present documents to purchase mobile communication cards. The average cost of a SIM card in Vietnam is 70,000-130,000 VND. At the same time, some part of this amount will already be in your account, and you will be able to immediately use the communication services. No activations are required.
In fact, registration is required in order to use Internet package offers, etc. But stores often sell SIM cards that are already activated. These sim cards are new, but the stores have already registered the sim cards under someone else's name, so you don't have to take any action to activate them. In general, in any tourist area in Vietnam, as well as from street vendors, you can buy a SIM card without documents and activations.
The only negative is that the SIM card data is not cut off for micro and nano slots. Therefore, if you are the owner of the latest generation smartphone, you will have to cut the SIM card in Vietnam yourself, or contact the mobile operator's office. I already cut the SIM card myself 2 times on the video on YouTube. Nothing complicated. In the official store, a SIM card is issued according to a passport.
What types of SIM cards are there in Vietnam
Consider an example. Buying a SIM card for calls (no documents required) costs 80,000 dong, Vinaphone operator. The balance is distributed as follows: 30,000 for calls abroad (Russia) and 50,000 for calls within Vietnam.
If you buy a SIM card for the Internet in Vietnam, you can only make calls from it within the network if you put extra money. Cost - 60,000 VND, operator Vinaphone. Internet traffic - 10 gigabytes. For tariff changes, see the official website of Mobifone.
Communication in Vietnam: how to top up the balance
To top up your mobile phone balance in Vietnam, you need to buy a scratch card at any store or communication office and enter the code into your mobile phone. Cards come in different payment amounts. You probably remember how it was in the early 2000s. Well, Vietnam hasn't gone far since then.
- To replenish the balance, dial *100*code number# Call. For example, if your code is "123456789", then you must enter *100*123456789# and press the send key.
- To check balance for Vinaphone and Mobifone dial *101# Call.
After calling this command, you will receive an SMS containing a lot of numbers. Your balance is listed on the first line. The rest of the lines are promo accounts.
How to connect mobile internet in Vietnam
How to connect internet in Vietnam on Mobifone?
If you bought a Mobifone SIM card in Vietnam, then the Internet is credited to your account by sending an SMS. Depending on what SMS you send, how many MB you will receive. All SMS are sent to number 999.
- "Dk miu" - the cost of the service is 70,000 VND - 600 MB of mobile Internet.
- "Dk M120" - the cost of the service is 120,000 VND - 1.5 GB of mobile Internet.
- "D5" - the cost of the service is 5000 VND / day - 1 GB of mobile Internet.
- "KT DATA" - check how many MB of Internet are left.
Travel SIM card Mobifone
Mobifone sell travel sim cards called "Happy Tourist". They cost 250,000 VND and come in 2 types:
- "Happy Tourist" internet only: 3 GB for 30 days, then 9.77 VND for every 50 KB.
- "Happy Tourist" Internet and calls: 1.5 GB and 80,000 VND for 30 days, then 25 VND for every 50 KB.
How to connect internet in Vietnam on Vinaphone?
Vinaphone suitable for those who are going to visit major cities in Vietnam. If you bought a Vinaphone SIM card in Vietnam, then all service SMS are sent to number 888 in the format “XXX”, where XXX is the package you need. For example, if you want to buy a U30 package (3.5 GB per month), you need to send “U30” to 888. Then you will receive a confirmation code by SMS, on which you will need to send a response in the following format “DK U30 XXX”, where XXX is the confirmation code.
- M10: VND 5,000, 50 MB
- M25: VND 25,000, 150 MB
- M50: VND 50,000, 500 MB
- M120: VND 120,000, 1.5 GB
- MAX: VND 70,000, 600 MB
- MAX100: VND 100,000 1.2 GB
- MAX200: VND 200,000 3 GB
How to connect the Internet in Vietnam on Viettel?
Cellular operator in Vietnam Viettel at the present time - the largest and only cellular communication, which is also developed in neighboring countries - Cambodia, Laos, Haiti, Peru. It has very good coverage in the countryside. And also this is the only connection that catches on remote islands or in mountainous areas. In cities, all operators work quite well.
If you have Viettel sim card in Vietnam, messages are sent to 191.
- "mimax" - the cost of the service is 70,000 VND - 600 MB of mobile Internet.
- "mimax90" - the cost of the service is 90,000 VND - 1.2 GB of mobile Internet.
You can buy a Viettel SIM card in Vietnam only for mobile access on the 3G network. There are also monthly, daily and other packages for them, which are also sent by commands to number 191:
- DC5: 5,000 VND, 1 GB, 24 hours
- D10: VND 10,000 3 GB 24 hours
- D15: VND 15,000 5 GB 24 hours
- DC10: VND 10,000 50 MB
- DC30: VND 30,000, 200 MB
- DC50: VND 50,000 400 MB
- DC70: VND 70,000 600 MB
- DC120: VND 120,000, 1.5 GB
- DC200: VND 200,000 3 GB
- KM50: VND 50,000, 3.5 GB
- DC300: VND 300,000 4 GB 6 months
- DC500: VND 500,000 5 GB 12 months
Please note that all packages are auto-renewing. Therefore, if you no longer want to use packages, they must be disabled.
Viettel travel sim card
Viettel introduced a tourist sim card for tourists. They are sold mainly at airports and large stores. The convenience of a tourist SIM card is that certain packages are already activated on it, you just need to buy the right one.
For example:
Price 100.000 dong - 1 GB of internet - 20 minutes in Vietnam - 10 minutes in the world - validity period 5 days
Price 200.000 dong - 2 GB of internet - 40 minutes in Vietnam - 20 minutes in the world - validity period 10 days
Price 300.000 dong - 3 GB of internet - 60 minutes in Vietnam - 30 minutes in the world - validity period 15 days
Price 500.000 dong - 5 GB of internet - 100 minutes in Vietnam - 50 minutes worldwide - validity period 25 days
Please note that the Viettel travel SIM card does not include text SMS messages. If you need them, you need to buy a scratch card.
How to call Russia from Vietnam
To call in Vietnam to Russia, you need to use the international code +7. That is, just dial the usual number through +7. No additional codes need to be dialed, which is very convenient.
Internet in Vietnam without a local SIM card
In principle, if you come to rest in Vietnam and spend time in a hotel and local restaurants for tourists, then there is no particular need to purchase a Vietnamese SIM card. You can use Wi-Fi, which is available in all hotels, cafes and restaurants, and even on Dream Beach near Gorky Park. By the way, here is where free wifi in Nha Trang.
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Friends, in Vietnam, a SIM card costs $5 (VND 100,000) and you can buy it at any mobile phone office. There is absolutely no difference which company: Viettel, Mobifone, Vinafone.
Previously, SIM cards were freely sold in any supermarket and at the airport and travel agencies (Perhaps they are still being sold). Now, in order for the SIM card to work, you need to come to the cellular office with a passport and sign an agreement.
I'll tell you my experience of connecting to the Internet. If you are not satisfied internet wi-fi which is present almost everywhere in Nha Trang: in hotels, restaurants in shopping centers.
I do not have enough external third-party Internet via wi-fi - since I always have to be in touch, even if the electricity is cut off abruptly! Although power outages are not frequent in Nha Trang a couple of times a year.
So, how to connect mobile Internet for an iPad or iPhone or for a laptop (then via a 3G modem)
1. We buy a sim card and cut it to the desired size (if for an iPad or iPhone). I will help you cut it correctly where you bought the SIM card.
I bought a SIM from a mobile operator: "Mobifon" for 95,000 vnd
2. We replenish the balance for the required amount.
I topped up 200,000 vnd
How to replenish the balance? In shops or travel agencies in Nha Trang, paper cards are sold for each operator, different in denomination: 20,000, 50,000, 100,000, 200,000 dong. Such cards used to be in Russia: you need to erase the silver paint under which the secret code.
Then on the phone dial: *100* secret number# call. After that, an SMS comes stating that the money has been credited to the account.
3. Choose a tariff plan and send SMS.
If your mobile operator is Vinaphone
0.6 GB price 70,000 VND - send SMS "DK MAX" to 888;
1.2 GB price 100,000 VND - send SMS "DK MAX100" to 888;
3 GB price 200,000 VND - send SMS "DK MAX200" to 888.
If your mobile operator: Viettel
0.6 GB price 70,000 VND - send SMS "MiMax" to 191;
1.2 GB price 90,000 VND - send SMS "MiMax90" to 191;
1.5 GB price 120,000 VND - send SMS "Dmax" to 191;
3 GB price 200,000 VND - send SMS "Dmax200" to 191.
If your mobile operator: Mobifone
0.6 GB price 70,000 VND - send SMS "DK MIU" to 999;
1.5 GB price 120,000 VND - send SMS "DK M120" to 999;
3 GB price 200,000 VND - send SMS "DK BMIU" to 999.
I chose for myself the third option for Mobifon for 200.000 and I can say that all sites open well - quickly, but the video is viewed poorly. This is still not an option for working on the Internet, but in order to always be in touch or look for information.
I have an iPad - SMS is not sent from it, so at first I did all the manipulations with replenishing the account and choosing a tariff on the phone, and then I moved the SIM card to the iPad.
When a month passes and the mobile Internet turns off, I again follow the steps described above with the SIM card through the phone, and then rearrange it again into the iPad
and finally
How to call Russia from Vietnam?
dial: +7 and a phone number without the first eight, for example: +7 495 3456789
The cost of 1 minute of a call to Russia is almost the same for all mobile operators: Vietel, Mobifon, Vinafon = 5,000 VND.
How to check the account balance on the phone in Vietnam?
Dial: *101# call
After that, an SMS will come with information about the state of the balance on the SIM card.
Today, a person is connected to the phone like never before, and the first thing you think about when traveling is how to save on communications: connect roaming, buy a local or tourist SIM card, or even make calls only via the Internet.
mobile connection in Vietnam good and cheap, so you should get a local sim card, even if you are here for a short time. Estimated cost calls from Vietnamese SIM cards to Russia - up to 11 rubles. They are sold everywhere: from stands at the airport to newsstands in the city, but if there is a need to purchase a nano or micro card, it is better to contact stores that specialize in selling mobile phones, where it can be cut for sure. You can also buy a ready-made SIM card of the right size there. 
There are three main mobile operators in Vietnam: Viettel, Vinafone, Mobifone. The cost of a SIM card ranges from 70,000 to 130,000 VND, which is approximately 230-420 rubles. Part of this money will be transferred to the main account. At some points of sale, you must have a passport with you. You can replenish your account in the same places where SIM cards are sold: after buying a payment card, you need to erase the protective layer and dial *100*code from the card # call on your phone (instructions are on each card).
When buying a SIM card or a recharge card, it is recommended to check the cost on the label. Often, locals try to cash in on tourists, voicing a completely different amount than what is indicated on the map. There is no commission for replenishment: if you bought a card with a face value of 50 thousand dong, then this amount will be credited to your account.
It is better to activate the SIM card immediately at the point of sale, since the menu will be in Vietnamese. Or you can call 900, after which activation details will be sent to your phone. If you plan to live in Vietnam for a long time, then you should know that the SIM card is active for 2-3 months from the last call or top-up.
After activating VinaPhone, standard 3g internet is automatically connected, but with a high tariff, so it is recommended to connect an unlimited internet package. For Viettel and Mobifone 3g, the Internet is connected via SMS to short numbers 161 (3G ON) and 999 (DK MIU). The text in brackets is the text to be specified in the SMS.
List of emergency and other necessary numbers:
When calling to help desk it is not necessary to know Vietnamese, operators with knowledge of English and French work on the line.
Outside the country, calls are made in the international format: + country code - area code (only for landlines) - phone number. To call Russia on a mobile phone, dial +79120000000.
If you need to call Vietnam from another country or make a call within the country, then the number will start with +84 (this is the code for Vietnam). Two zeros (00 + 84) are used to enter the international line, and one zero (0 + 84) to the long-distance line.
Another option is to use IP telephony. To do this, you need to dial 171 + 00 + country code + city code or immediately the phone number if it is mobile.
There is no internal roaming in Vietnam, so you can safely travel throughout the country with one SIM card.
Mobile internet in Vietnam is in great demand, besides, 4g coverage appeared at the end of 2015. At the points of sale of SIM cards, you can buy a modem and set up access.
Payment for mobile Internet in this case occurs using unlimited traffic packages. This connection guarantees good internet with good speed, but only until you reach the traffic limit. Then the speed drops.
Almost all hotels and cafes have the ability to connect to free Wi-Fi, and in some cities (Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh) Wi-Fi catches even on crowded streets. You can easily find an Internet cafe or use a computer with Internet access in post offices. The fee in such establishments varies up to 20 thousand dong per hour (about 65 rubles at the current exchange rate).
The main provider of fixed Internet is Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group, which also includes mobile operators Vinafone, Mobifone. The quality of the Internet is generally very low, although access is available almost everywhere. The best connection in Ho Chi Minh City where you can watch videos online. Connection month unlimited internet through an ADSL modem will cost about 450 rubles.
Despite the fact that cellular communication and Internet services are inferior to those in Russia, using local SIM cards is beneficial, and Internet access can be found in every home.
Happy travels!
Vietnam has a highly developed mobile communications and internet infrastructure, and the prices for these telecom services are slightly higher than in the CIS countries.
Drimsim is a SIM card not tied to one operator, it works in 197 countries, provides a stable connection, fast internet and prices, almost like those of local operators.
- no need to set up roaming and buy a local SIM card
- No subscription fee and hidden fees
In this article, you will learn about three main Vietnamese operators mobile communications, their tariffs for calls and the Internet, network settings and many other useful data that will be useful to any traveler who wants to always stay in touch with his family and friends.
Many travelers planning to fly to Nha Trang or visit its resorts are puzzled by the problem of cellular communication. Such perplexity arises from a skeptical attitude towards the country's IT infrastructure, which many consider to be underdeveloped and of poor quality. But this is a common misconception.
In fact, with mobile networks and internet here full order. Moreover, their quality is an order of magnitude higher than in most countries of the former USSR. Since Vietnam is a major manufacturer of microelectronics, local mobile operators have access to advanced cellular and network equipment, which allows them to provide high-quality and cheap telecom services.
Types of SIM cards
In this country, you can purchase SIM-cards to equip any mobile phone:
- Standard - A classic form factor that is now considered obsolete. Suitable for mobile devices with large card slot.
- Reduced - Card for mobile phones and tablets with a Micro-SIM slot.
- Miniature - The smallest Nano-SIM cards for devices with the appropriate slot. They are required for the latest mobile devices released in the last 1-3 years.
These cards are sold as a standard sized plastic pad with two smaller pads inside. In general, everything is like that of domestic mobile operators.
Prices
The cost of a SIM card is from $5. The exact amount depends on tariff plan, places of purchase and impudence of the seller.
Note! As a rule, when buying a SIM card, the user account already has some funds in the amount of up to 50 thousand VND.
About how many minutes of conversation this money can be enough, will be discussed below.
Where could I buy?
You can buy a card in the following places:
In the airport
Guests of the country can get a special card for tourists immediately upon arrival in international Airport. To do this, you need to contact the store, marked with a large sign "SIM-CARD".
The cost of such a card will be about $ 12, it includes a certain amount of Internet and fairly cheap calls abroad.
street vendors
Vietnam has a law that requires every buyer of a SIM card to tie it to their passport. This means that a person who does not have at least temporary citizenship does not actually have the right to purchase a card if it is not a tourist one.
Therefore, it makes no sense to apply for a purchase at the official representative offices of local OPS. But it can be purchased from hawkers on the street, sellers in local markets, tour operator guides, and even in pharmacies and small shops that are located within the main tourist area of Nha Trang.
ATTENTION! It makes no sense for a traveler to overpay for a tourist SIM card, especially if he plans to stay in the country for less than 30 days. It is best to give about $ 5 to resellers who register cards for figureheads, often there are more favorable Internet tariffs, but sometimes there may not be “starting” money in the account, so it needs to be replenished.
Choice of mobile operator
There are 3 major operators and several regional operators in Vietnam. In this article, we will focus on the main OPS: Viettel, MobiFone and Vinaphone. As in other countries of the world, their tariffs practically do not differ from each other. As for the quality of communication, it is exactly the same for all telecom brands.
REFERENCE! To select a specific OPS, you first need to decide what you plan to use the card for - for calls abroad or for the Internet. If for the Internet, then the seller will tell you which operator offers the most favorable Internet tariffs at the moment.
Tariffs
As already noted, the main players in the Vietnamese mobile communications market offer almost the same tariff plans:
- a call from one Vietnamese operator to another will cost from 900 to 1200 VND per minute +/- separate connection fee;
- a call to a number within the network of the same operator costs about 300-500 dong per minute +/- ten dong per connection. There are tariffs with free packages;
- sending SMS within the network of the same operator will cost 200-300 VND. There are also tariffs offering a package with free SMS to numbers within the OPS. Messages to numbers of other operators or in roaming cost from 2500 to 3000 VND.
Based on the amounts shown in this list, it is quite easy to calculate how many minutes of conversation the standard VND 50,000, which is found on almost every new SIM card, will last.
Note! If the traveler's plans do not include calls to their country, which are much more logical to make for free using Skype, Viber, etc., then the money available on the card, even without replenishing it, will be enough for at least half a month of vacation (if they are not spent earlier on mobile Internet).
The specific cost of tariffs at the current time can always be found on the official website of the Vietnamese TSOs.
International calls
International calls cost from 5000 to 8000 VND, depending on the country you plan to call. Most of the CIS countries, especially those where the MTC operator is present, are included in the list of destinations with reduced call rates.
But sometimes overseas communications may cost more if the card was sold with a purely local tariff.
How to connect 3G internet?
Connecting a high-speed mobile Internet service to Vietnamese operators will not be any more difficult for a tourist than in his homeland, and in some cases, setting up is not required at all.
By default, each operator's card is almost always given from 600 MB to 1.5 GB. After the expiration of this package, you can order another one for a couple of tens of thousands of dongs. If there is no package, then it is recommended to order it immediately, otherwise the user runs the risk of quickly spending all the money on the Internet.
Settings on Viettel
To order the cheapest 600 Mb package for this operator, you need to create a new SMS message, write one single word there "Mimax" (without quotes) and send to 191. 70 thousand will be written off from you. In the same way, all other packages of this OPS are included.
Settings on MobiFone
To order the cheapest 600 MB Internet package, you need to create a text message with the words "CAIDAT" (without quotes) and send it to 999. This service will cost the subscriber in the amount of 70 thousand VND. All other Internet packages from this OPS are ordered in the same way.
Disabling SMS spam from MobiFone
Settings on Vinaphone
To order a 600 MB internet package on this operator, you need to create a text message "DK" (without quotes) and send it to 888. From the subscriber they will write off from 70 thousand dongs. All other Internet services of this OPS are ordered in the same way.
REFERENCE! If all the traffic is used up, then the operator starts charging 200 dong for each megabyte of Internet over the limit.
Change message language from Vietnamese to English
Russian-speaking subscribers do not need to try to understand Vietnamese characters during SMS dialogues with the operator. After all, in just a minute you can change the language of interaction to international English:
Viettel
- make a call to 900;
- when the voice menu appears, press the number 4, and after it the number 2;
- after selection of English language the setting is stored as 1.
mobile phone
- call the same number 900;
- getting into the voice menu, you need to press the number 5, and after it the number 1;
- the setting is saved with the number 1.
Vinaphone
- the number 900, similar to the previous ones, is dialed;
- in the voice menu, the number 3 is pressed, after which you need to press the number 1;
- the resulting setting is stored as 1.
If there are any problems with the setup, you can find the operator's number in the phone book (it is automatically created when you activate SIM cards on a cell phone), call the CALL-center and ask to translate all SMS into English. If you do not speak English, ask your guide to make such a call.
Balance check
The Vietnamese telecom market introduced a unified balance check code, which is performed using the characters *101# and the call button. A large number of accounts can be displayed in the menu on the screen, but the subscriber should be interested only in the very first one in the list. The remaining positions of the list are various bonuses.
To see the remaining amount of Internet traffic, you need to execute the code from the characters *102# and the call key. The invoice will be displayed if the package is ordered and connected.
Balance replenishment
You can replenish the account of local OPS, both through subscriber terminals that can be found on any street (not all of them have an English menu), or through cards. The last way easier. You can buy a recharge card in the same place as a SIM card.
The cost of such a card in the amount, for example 70 thousand dong, will be from 70 to 73 thousand.
Important! Replenishment code: *100*(numbers under the erasable field on the card)# and a call key.
How to connect WiFi?
To find free Wi-Fi in the city, it is enough to include a search in the lobby of your hotel, catering establishments, shopping salon, bank branch and other organizations that are required to provide free connection to the internet. The connection speed is similar to that in the CIS countries.
Some routers provide Internet access immediately, and some require simple authentication. Usually it is expressed in the fact that when you connect to Wi-Fi, an authorization pop-up window appears on your device, it will contain some kind of picture and a simple site with 1-3 buttons. By clicking on one of these buttons, you can get authorization on the network.
Cellular communication and Internet in Nha Trang: where to buy a SIM card, how to connect 3G and Wi-Fi?